City of Caribou, Maine

The City of Caribou Public Works Department is getting ready for the City of Caribou’s Rib Rumble: Meet Me at the Pond — a one-day rib cook-off at Collins Park!

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 Collins Park | Caribou, Maine
⏰ Competitor check-in begins at 8:00 a.m.
🍖 Rib turn-in: 2:00 p.m.
🏆 Prizes, bragging rights, and a trophy or plaque for the Grand Champion!

Entry is FREE for all competitors, and there are already 11 teams and counting! Competitors will prepare pork ribs — baby back or St. Louis style — for blind judging. Bring your pit, bring your crew, and come join us for some friendly competition, good friends, and great barbecue.

👉 Interested in competing? Be sure to review the additional rules and event information before signing up: Rib Rumble Rules & Information

To register or learn more, contact Caribou Public Works at (207) 493-4211.

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CITY OF CARIBOU

The Caribou City Council will hold a public hearing, Monday, August 10, 2026, at 6:00 pm in the City Council Chambers located at 25 High Street, Caribou, Maine.

• Ordinance # 06, 2026 Series, Amend Chapter 3 Article I Dog Ordinance

Interested individuals are encouraged to attend.

Public Hearing Notice
Proposed Ordinance

The City of Caribou encourages residents and businesses to use caution when receiving emails involving financial transactions or requests to transfer funds.

Recent scams have become increasingly sophisticated, including the use of email addresses and website domains that closely resemble legitimate businesses or contacts. In some cases, individuals believed the requests were genuine and expected.

Before sending money or responding to financial requests received by email:

✔️ Verify the request by calling the person or organization directly using a trusted phone number

✔️ Carefully review the sender’s email address and compare it to previous legitimate communications

✔️ Be cautious of last-minute changes to payment instructions or wiring information

✔️ If something feels suspicious, pause and verify before taking action

Online scams continue to evolve, and taking a few extra moments to confirm information can help protect both personal and business finances.

Additional scam prevention resources are available from the Federal Trade Commission at: consumer.ftc.gov/scams

Join us in downtown Caribou from 6PM–9PM on select Thursdays this summer for live music, community fun, and great local food and beverages on Sweden Street.

Bring your lawn chairs, meet up with friends, and enjoy another great summer in downtown Caribou.

Thank you to our Beer Garden partners:
🍻 Sizzle & Slice
🍻 The Par & Grill
🍻 Northern Maine Brewing Company

VENDORS: Please complete the form at https://www.caribourec.org/wp-content/uploads/Thursdays-on-Sweden-2026-Vendor-Form.pdf and return it to Gary Marquis at Caribou Parks and Recreation Department (contact info on bottom of the form) for a FREE vendor space. NO VENDING WILL BE SOLICITED ONLINE & OFFICIAL SPOTS ARE ALWAYS NO COST. Gary is the ONLY point of contact for vendor registration.